What recourse do we have to ensure a local MPD stops screwing over soldiers?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:05:33 -0500

For context, my unit had 2 soldiers with report dates of mid and late February just get their orders cut yesterday. This really upset me when I heard about it.

In my case, I submitted my RFO in mid December and I plan to leave in about 45 days. I am still waiting. Not only do my own personal matters rely on these orders being cut and leaving early, as I've been authorized to, but the mission I support is also affected by the uncertainty.

My CoC has been very good about checking on all of this and trying to facilitate these actions being processed. I have no complaints with how they've handled it. But I do have half a mind to write my congressmen because this isn't right and I can see it happening over and over. Apparently this MPD is notorious for it too.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Feb 4 at 2021 1:08 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:08:54 -0500

It is very hard to get justice in situations like this.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2021 11:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:57:16 -0500

Ice reports always work.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 2:39 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:39:29 -0500

Thanks for the advice y’all. I ended up filing an ICE complaint last night and requested a response to my unit alias email and my 1SG’s desk number. Depending on what that response says, the next step I’ll take is to use the BDE and Garrison CSMs open door policies.